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Drug profile · INN

salmeterol

salmeterol (SEFFALAIR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

EMA: approved Respiratory system (R03) R03AK06
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
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Drug details — salmeterol
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

salmeterol (SEFFALAIR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

Key facts

INN salmeterol
Brand SEFFALAIR SPIROMAX
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03AK06

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. EFC14771 Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Respiratory tract diseases - Wheezing, Asthma
  2. Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  3. CQVM149C2201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Asthma
  4. Salmeterol Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Healthy
  5. Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (FS) Approved · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  6. Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate Approved · Chinese Academy of · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  7. Salmeterol/fluticasone propionate or formoterol/budesonide Approved · GSK Glaxo Smith · Asthma
  8. fluticasone/salmeterol, tiotropium Approved · Hospital Authority · COPD

Related & competitor drugs

  1. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  2. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  3. ivacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  4. lumacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  5. mannitol Respiratory system (R05)
  6. reslizumab Respiratory system (R03)

Frequently asked questions

What is salmeterol?

salmeterol (SEFFALAIR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

What is the brand name for salmeterol?

SEFFALAIR SPIROMAX is a marketed brand name for salmeterol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.